Multiply and Divide by 10, 100, and 1000 Games
Boost your voltage in Power Plant! This Year 5 maths game helps students visualize how digits move when multiplying or dividing by powers of 10. Master place value, decimals, and whole numbers in an industrial setting.
How to Play
- Analyze the Input: Look at the number (e.g., 4.5) and the instruction (e.g., × 100).
- Shift the Digits: Use the controls to move digits Left (Multiply) or Right (Divide).
- Select Power: Choose how many places to move (1 zero = 1 step, 2 zeros = 2 steps).
- Activate: Hit the button to see if you've generated the correct voltage!
Educational Value
Understanding that digits move place value (rather than "adding zeros") is crucial for deep mathematical understanding, especially with decimals. This game physically demonstrates this concept via the sliding mechanic.
Curriculum Goals (Year 5)
"Multiply and divide whole numbers and those involving decimals by 10, 100, and 1000."
